Only 7 out of 10 of eligible women in Scotland are currently being screened for breast cancer according to the latest statistics. Continue reading Declining breast cancer screening must be addressed, says Briggs
Tag: Politics
Get Ready for Brexit: campaign moves to new phase with factsheet launch
This week the UK Government kick-started the third phase of the public information campaign ‘Get ready for Brexit’. A new countdown calendar has been introduced to highlight the number of days left to get ready for Brexit. Continue reading Get Ready for Brexit: campaign moves to new phase with factsheet launch
Workplace Parking Levy: Ministers must rethink ‘deeply flawed legislation’, say Tories
Scottish Conservatives have put forward a list of exemptions to the SNP/ Green legislation to introduce a tax for workers to park at their place of work. Continue reading Workplace Parking Levy: Ministers must rethink ‘deeply flawed legislation’, say Tories
Scotland prepares for No Deal Brexit
A report has been published detailing the range of measures being put in place by the Scottish Government to mitigate a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
The overview document outlines the depth and scope of work underway, suggests what actions the UK Government should take and sets out the challenges Scotland may nevertheless face in the event of a ‘no deal’ on 31 October. Continue reading Scotland prepares for No Deal Brexit
Brexit: Ben Macpherson urges Home Office to scrap five year rule
Home Office urged to remove five year rule for settled status.
Continue reading Brexit: Ben Macpherson urges Home Office to scrap five year rule
Victory for environmental campaigners as Scottish Government rejects fracking
The Scottish Government has set out a finalised policy of NO SUPPORT for unconventional oil and gas (UOG) development – fracking – in Scotland. Continue reading Victory for environmental campaigners as Scottish Government rejects fracking
BREXIT: Tens of thousands of Scots at risk of being pushed into poverty, says Communities Secretary.
Communities Secretary calls for urgent UK Government action.
Chancellor makes pre-election pitch to low paid workers
Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has announced his intention to lower the age threshold for the National Living Wage to 21, accepting advice from the Low Pay Commission. Continue reading Chancellor makes pre-election pitch to low paid workers
Tory politician’s in the Dog House (no, not THAT one!)
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs is participating in In The Dog House 2019 to support the work of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. Continue reading Tory politician’s in the Dog House (no, not THAT one!)
Justice Committee seeks views on family breakdown plans
The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee is to put new proposals on managing disputes over children when families break down under the microscope.
The Committee has launched a call for views to inform its scrutiny of the plans which are contained in the Scottish Government’s new Children Bill. Continue reading Justice Committee seeks views on family breakdown plans